Flying to different parts of the world in style has become even more comfortable in the recent times with excellent services form different airlines.

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways is the flag carrier of the UAE established in 2003. The airline is headquartered at Abu Dhabi, UAE and operates its hub at Abu Dhabi International Airport. Etihad operates services to 81 destinations in 52 countries in Europe, Asia, Africa, North America and Australia. It is not a member of any airline alliance, but has codeshare agreements with member of different alliances including Sky Team, Star Alliance and Oneworld and other airlines. Etihad’s frequent flyer program is called Etihad Guest. The airline has recently released information about a new partnership deal with Virgin Australia and V Australia. Etihad Airways has won awards including ‘the World’s Leading Airline’ in 2009 and 2010 by the World Travel Awards.

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways is the flag carrier of Australia established in 1920. The airline is headquartered at Botany Bay, Sydney and operates its primary hub at Sydney Airport and Melbourne Airport and secondary hubs at Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth and Singapore Changi Airports. Qantas operates services to 20 domestic and 21 international destinations in 14 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Americas and Oceania. It is a member of Oneworld alliance and has codeshare agreements with many airlines. The airline’s frequent flyer program is called Quantas Frequent Flyer. It is the second oldest airline in the world is rated as 4-star airline by Skytrax.

Emirates

Emirates is an UAE airlines established in 1985. The airline is headquartered at Emirates Group Headquarters, Airport Road, Garhoud, Dubai and operates its hub at Dubai International Airport. It operates services to 103 destinations in 65 countries in six continents. It is not a member of any airline alliance, but has codeshare agreements with some airlines. The airline’s frequent flyer program is called Skywards. Emirates is amongst one of world’s top ten airlines in different categories.

Thai Airways

Thai Airways is Thailand’s national flag carrier and largest airline established in 1988. The airline is headquartered at Chatuchak District, Bangkok and operates its hub at Suvarnabhumi Airport. It operates services to 72 destinations in 35 countries. It is a member of Star Alliance and has codeshare agreements with many airlines. The airline’s frequent flyer program is called Royal Orchid Plus. Thai Airways has won several awards including ‘World’s Best cabin Staff and Best Airline in the World’ in 2006 by Skytrax, ‘second in Airline of the year’ in 2007 and ‘World’s Best First Class Lounge’ in 2009 and ‘Excellence in in-flight hygiene measures’ by World Health Organization.

Malaysia Airlines

Malaysia Airlines is the flag carrier of Malaysia owned by the Government of Malaysia and was established in 1947. The airline is headquartered at Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport, Subang, Malaysia and operates its primary hub at Kuala Lumpur International Airport and secondary hub at Kuching International Airport. It operates services to 87 destinations in six continents. It is a member of Oneworld Alliance and has codeshare agreements with many airlines. The airline offers two frequent flyer programs namely Grads and Enrich. Malaysia Airlines has been awarded several times for its service, safety and operational safety practices. It is also a 5-star airline in Skytrax rankings.

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Considerably, on the fifth consecutive occasion, London has been chosen as the ‘World’s Leading Destination’ at the high-prestige ‘World Travel Awards (WTA)’. Although there was a stiff competition between the world’s so-called top-notch hospitable cities including New York, Rio de Janeiro, Cape Town and Sydney, the British capital amazingly bagged the award at the end. London’s accolade follows the last month’s phenomenal news that Britain is the world’s fourth most admired country, lagging behind the USA, Germany and France.

In the beginning of the year, tourist arrivals in the metropolis rose to 27 million, thanks to a few prominent events, which saw an influx of international tourists as well as to the excitement builds before the 2012 Olympics. In addition, the capital boasts arrays of world class tourist venues which spellbind visitors all around the year. Not to forget, Christmas which every year sees flocks of people from all around struggling to find accommodation in jam-packed London.

World Travel Awards is the biggest and the most prestigious awards programme in the world of travel industry. WTA rummages around excellence across every sector of the international travel and tourism industry and picks out only the elites from the widespread industry. Also known as “The Oscars of the Travel Industry “, the World Travel Awards is the supreme travel accolade. From last 17 years, WTA is constantly in action to elevate the standards of customer service and the travel industry’s overall performance.

After a substantial year-long hunt, the World Travel Awards settled on their award winners and honoured all the frontrunners in the capital’s Grosvenor House hotel in the spectacular Grand Final Ceremony. A few hotel groups having UK properties including the InterContinental Hotels and Resorts, JW Marriott, Holiday Inn Express, von Essen and Ritz Carlton were also awarded at the programme.

Without doubt, the World Travel Awards has escalated London’s prominence in the world travel and tourism industry by honouring it yet again. Even if the capital has owned numerous influential awards so far, this award has its unique importance.

Vibrant, diverse, colourful and captivating are just some of the adjectives that describe this beautiful city. Set at the edge of the cold Atlantic Ocean, surrounded by the Cape Floral Kingdom (a World Heritage Site) and adorned with a world-renowned landmark, Table Mountain, Cape Town offers visitors and locals a multifaceted experience. Its not surprising then that Cape Town has been awarded so many accolades:

· 3rd Best City In The World – US Travel And Leisure July 2008

· Best City In Africa & Middle East – US Travel And Leisure July 2008

· 4th Top City In The World – Conde Nast Readers’ Choice October 2008

· Best City In Africa & Middle East – Conde Nast Readers’ Choice October 2008

· 3rd Best City In The Top 10 World Food Cities – Lonely Planet Blue List 2008

· Best Destination, Africa – World Travel Awards May 2008

· Best City To Live In, Africa & Middle East – Mercer Quality Of Living Survey 2008

· One Of The “Places Of A Lifetime” – National Geographic Traveler, July 2008

· One Of The World’s Most Sustainable Cities – Ethisphere Institute, Sept 2008

· Best Tourism Investor City of the Year – AI Tourism Investor Awards 2009

Cape Town offers a diverse menu for everyone: from extreme outdoor adventure activities to the quiet indoors, from budget backpacker accommodation to ultimate 6 star luxury, from cultural to theatrical entertainment and vast gastronomic experiences accompanied by some of the best wines in the world. Cape Town is a destination that for a traveller requires an absolute minimum of 3 nights stay to be able to grasp its diversity.

Cape Town is a popular venue for many international sports events such as the Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Race (109km road race), Two Oceans Marathon (56km), the start of the ABSA Cape Epic Mountain Bike Challenge (800km over 8 days with approx 16 000m of climbing!) and the start of the biannual Cape to Rio Yacht Race. Cape Town hosted the 2005 Rugby World Cup and 2003 ICC Cricket World Cup. Cape Town is also host to the 2010 FIFA World Cup taking place from 11 June to 11 July 2010. South Africans in general are great sport enthusiasts and Capetonians certainly play their part in this role.

Generally Capetonians are known by the locals of other South African cities to be very laid back and easy going. Compared to the bustling metropolis of Johannesburg for instance where life is upbeat, fast and social, things happen in order and on time. Well, mostly, we need to keep in mind that this is Africa after all! All in all, South Africans are known to be very friendly and welcome travellers from all over the world.

Cape Town is an excellent gateway to the rest of southern Africa and a visit here can be combined with world-renowned wildlife safari destinations such as Sabi Sands Game Reserve west of the Kruger National Park, the Okavango Delta in Botswana or the malaria free Eastern Cape game reserves. Amongst other travel options to combine with your visit to Cape Town is a desert wilderness experience in Namibia or a luxury tropical beach experience in Mozambique.

Having travelled extensively all over southern, east and north Africa and abroad (mostly Europe) I made my home in Cape Town. A home in a city I am very proud of and don’t intend leaving at any cost at this stage of my life.

It’s hard to believe the words “entertaining” and “airport” can co-exist in the same sentence. When I’m thinking about an entertaining place to kick-back and have some fun, an airport generally doesn’t come to mind. I think of hours of boredom, stale sandwiches, cramped seating and dodgy wi-fi that hasn’t been updated since the 90′s.

Luckily, an increasing number of airports are making an effort to liven up the pre-flight experience by providing a variety of wonderful, sometimes weird, distractions to keep travelers entertained.

The following are five of the world’s airports where entertainment and leisure are taking off:

5. Munich, Germany

Munich is famed for its Oktoberfest festival, and the airport brings a sample of this fun to thirsty travelers. A Bavarian-style tavern complete with its own brewery, live music and a traditional beer garden, serves over 110,000 gallons of homemade beer from its home in the airport terminal.

4. Sydney, Australia

Potted plants are a common adornment in many airport areas, but the Qantas First Lounge at Sydney International Airport is home to a 30-meter vertical garden, containing 8,400 plants. Business travelers can also hit the books in the airport’s business center and library.

3. Seoul-Incheon

Along with several awards for the world’s best airport in air service quality, Seoul-Incheon also offers a wide selection of fun activities and facilities. An ice rink, casino, spa and movie theatre are just a few of the cool distractions offered. Travelers can also take a 5-minute shuttle to tee off for a relaxing round on the airport’s 18-hole Incheon Club Golf course.

2. Nashville

Nashville, Tennessee: Known throughout the world as Music City. Elvis Presley, Dolly Parton and Johnny Cash have all been fixtures of the city’s famed recording studios. Playing on its lively musical scene, Nashville Airport puts on regular live concerts for travelers. Four stages within the airport host upwards of 100 free events every year.

1. Singapore

Singapore’s Changi Airport has been crowned the best in the world for the fourth time in 14 years at the prestigious World Airport Awards in Geneva. Realizing that travel can be stressful, the airport was designed to be an open, airy space with lots of greenery, outdoor access and comfortable seating.

The airport’s incredible amenities include a butterfly garden, rooftop pool, movie theatres, spas, onsite nature trail, interactive art gallery and a four-story slide for children! Free city tours are available to any passenger with a layover of five hours or more.